Welcome Brendan!

hr We are very pleased to welcome the newest member of the WeedWise team! The WeedWise program is pleased to announce our newest staff member Brendan...

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English ivy growing on a tree trunk

January’s Weed of the Month: English Ivy

hr English ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of cozy, country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets,...

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January Invasive Weed of the Month: English Ivy

English ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of cozy, country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets, and...

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2024 Native Plant Sales

The 2024 Native Plant Sales are in full swing.  While the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District doesn’t host a native plant sale, many of our...

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December’s Weed of the Month: English Holly

hr English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of December when festive decorators “deck the halls with...

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District Adopts New Strategic Plan

A Message from Christopher Lapp, District Manager: For the past twelve months, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has worked to create a...

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Clackamas County Water Education Team (CCWET)

The Clackamas County Water Education Team (CCWET) provides water education for students in Clackamas County. This partnership of organizations have a shared...

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Council of Councils Supports Clackamas Watershed Councils

Clackamas County is home to nine different watershed councils.  These councils exists wholly or partially within the Clackamas SWCD service area and they are...

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Join the WeedWise Team!

hr We are now accepting applications for two WeedWise Specialists The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for two...

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November’s Weed of the Month: Spurge Laurel

hr The Scourge of Spurge Laurel Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but rather an invasive plant in the Daphne family.  This...

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New Adventures for Bee Sinichko!

hr We are saddened to announce the departure of WeedWise Specialist and CWMA Coordinator, Bee Sinichko. Bee has been an important member of the WeedWise...

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Here Comes the Rain – Cover Your Manure!

  If you have livestock or horses, then you have manure!  You may have a mountain of manure that grows daily.  So, is it a problem or is it a …...

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October’s Weed of the Month: Himalayan Blackberry

hr The Thorn in Our Side Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) tantalizes us with its sweet fruits in the summer and tortures us with its prickly vines all...

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Prepare Now for Mud and Rain Season!

Fall has officially arrived. Soon we’ll be firmly immersed in rain and mud season.  Landowners with livestock face additional challenges once the Oregon...

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Equipment Rental Program Adds New No-Till Drill

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has added a new no-till drill to it’s collection of farm implements available to local agricultural...

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Now is the Time to Prepare Fall Pastures

As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root growth and work to store carbohydrates in the lower 3-4 inches of the stem. ...

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September’s Weed of the Month: Knotweed

hr September is the Time to Control Japanese Knotweed Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) has been called a “nightmare” and a “botanical bully,” and...

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Videos for Horse Owners and Pasture Managers

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has three videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management.  They are quick and informative!...

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Post-Wildfire Restoration Opportunity – 2020 Labor Day Wildfires

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce that new resources are available to landowners affected by the 2020 Labor Day...

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Have You Heard of Riparian Zones? A Video!

People who have stream side properties face different challenges than the typical landowner.  The same goes for people who live along creeks and rivers. While...

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August’s Weed of the Month: Puncturevine

hr Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) is aptly named! This invasive weed has spiny seed heads that can easily puncture a bike tire, inflatable raft, animal...

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Horse Pasture Management Video

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a wide range of support for horse owners in Clackamas County. The following horse pasture video gives...

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Protect Your Horses from “Pasture Bullies”

Tansy Ragwort is the toxic weed of the moment.  It’s bright yellow flower can been seen throughout our rural areas. In many places, however, good...

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Staff Spotlight: Justin Cooley, WeedWise Specialist

 hr Get to know the WeedWise program, through our people! The success of the WeedWise program is in great part due to the hard work and dedication of our...

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